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NY A06304
Bill
Status
4/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
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Requires schools to request mental health certificates from all students at the same time health certificates are required.
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Mental health certificates must be signed by a licensed physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, or licensed clinical social worker authorized to practice in New York or in another jurisdiction with comparable licensure standards.
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Assessments must describe the student's mental health condition from within 12 months prior to the start of the school year and state whether the student is in fit mental health condition to attend public school.
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Schools must distribute notice of mental health certificate requests to parents or guardians alongside health examination notifications and provide information about free or reduced-cost mental health services available in their area.
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The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, must compile and maintain a list of mental health providers offering free or reduced-cost services to which children may be referred.
Legislative Description
Provides that a mental health certificate shall be requested from each student at the same time health certificates are required; provides that an assessment and mental health history of any child may be requested by the local school authorities at any time in their discretion to promote the educational interests of such child; makes related provisions.
Last Action
referred to education
1/3/2024